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Myro:Home Automation Controller Running In Apple iPad Simulator

Danny Mavromatis — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:53:28 +0000

Just downloaded the newest iPhone SDK (3.2) and ran the Myro:Home iPhone app in the iPad Simulator. It works (you can press the 2x to zoom it, seen in the second image) Once I release the iPhone app, I will be focusing on making a native version for the iPad. This should be fun! A $499 home automation controller is perfect — the iPad is Myro Control’s wireless home controller!

Myro Control Releases 8″ In-Wall Touchpanel and v1.5 of Myro:Home

Danny Mavromatis — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:33:01 +0000

Myro Control has announced the availability of their 8″ in-wall touchscreen panel and version 1.5 of the Myro:Home interface control software. The in-wall touchscreen panel features a fan-less design that is both energy efficient and elegant looking while the latest software release adds support and features from HAI’s new firmware 3.0 (or greater) release. If you have a HAI OmniPro Home Automation system running firmware 3.0 (or greater) you should do yourself a favor and check out Myro Control today.

The 8″ in-wall panel with software retails for $1999 and the software only option retails for $249 and $498 depending on features needed.

- Myro Control Releases New 8″ In-Wall Panel

Meridian Sooloos Control 10

Danny Mavromatis — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:25:56 +0000

If you are sitting pretty well financially in these times then why not stimulate the economy by purchasing a Meridian Sooloos Control 10 ($5000)? Meridian is known for their audiophile speakers and processors and now have gotten into the digital media space thanks to the purchase of Sooloos. The Sooloos System is made up of a storage unit, a playback unit and an interface device which together give you greater quality and control over your digital media. The Control 10 is one of the many ways to control the system and offers a 17″ LCD touchscreen that displays your media in an intuitive way. You can also access the system via a web browser, iPhone/Touch and Crestron system.

For more information about the Control 10 and Meridian’s Sooloos Media System click here.

Meridian Sooloos – Get In Touch With Your Music

Using Netbooks for Home Automation Control?

Danny Mavromatis — Tue, 05 May 2009 19:43:28 +0000

DIY’ers and people wanting to control their home inexpensively can use Netbooks as an option. For less than $400 you can have a small computer that sits in your kitchen or family room ready to surf the web, view security cameras or turn off the lights. This is one of the reasons why I created Myro:Home as a software only version so users can achieve this type of control for less than purchasing a proper in-wall panel. However, I still recommend for the ultimate integration and control that an in-wall panel is installed in a home.

If you are in the market for a netbook check out this buying guide and find the best netbook for yourself!

Challenges Working With Embedded Devices

Danny Mavromatis — Sun, 03 May 2009 18:52:17 +0000

I’ve been busy working with on the new version of Myro:Home which will run on the 8″ in-wall touchscreen panels. My original plan was to have the same “downloadable” software being able to run on these types of panels, however, the truth is that these panels need special care in order to bring the best performance and stability. I’ve chosen Windows XP Embedded as the OS and can get everything running very quickly. Now, I’m working on adding in specific hooks to the hardware to take advantage of controlling the “bare metal” like LCD and GPIO. Since these devices are not full powered desktop PC’s where you can be a bit less strict using CPU cycles, you cannot afford running things that aren’t necessary. Heat is the biggest problem and when you put panels in walls where ventilation is an issue, you need to use less powerful (less heat producing) architecture.

In the end, I feel I will have a very powerful home control solution that is cost-effective and very competitive!

Myro Control’s 8″ In-wall Touchscreen

Danny Mavromatis — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 21:53:25 +0000

I just received a demo 8″ touchscreen panel for Myro:Home. I’m creating a custom Windows XP Embedded version that will run Myro:Home. I’ll still be offering the software only version, which has been receiving great reviews, but for custom installers that want a complete system — this will be the solution.

More to come, stay tuned!

P.S. It still has the protection plastic on the bezel…

Update: XPe build is ready to move onto SSD

Myro:Home – Public Beta Begins!

Danny Mavromatis — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 01:10:08 +0000

Public beta will begin Monday, March 22nd. If you would like to be a part of it, please submit your system configuration to the Beta Tester Request form. If selected, you’ll be sent a beta version for review.

VIDEO: Myro Control UI Sneak Peak

Danny Mavromatis — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 02:05:36 +0000

I’ve had a few distractions that have delayed the launch of my new company, Myro Control, LLC., however, if everything goes stays as planned Myro Control UI will launch on March 31st. Here’s a sneak peak! Website launch and more videos will be posted soon.

Home Automation Forum : Now Open!

Danny Mavromatis — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 05:06:35 +0000

I get a lot of email daily asking me about my home automation system and the types of control, wiring, devices, etc. I use. I’ve decided as part of Myro Control to open up a forum that will allow for this type of discussion to happen in an easier and more efficient way than me replying back to hundreds of people. So if anyone has any questions about home automation please post them in the newly formed forum.

P.S. If there isn’t a forum topic that suits your question, please post it in the “General Home Automation” forum and I’ll create forums based on the questions.

- MAVROMATIC/MYRO FORUM